Suncor Energy (SU) Stock Analysis

November 11, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at Suncor Energy (SU): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Energy peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Suncor Energy (SU)
Profile Item	SU
Name	Suncor Energy Inc.
Country/Region	Canada
GICS Sector	Energy
GICS Industry Group	Energy
GICS Industry	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-Industry	Integrated Oil & Gas
Market Capitalization	79.14 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	NYSE
Listing Date	March 17, 1980
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

GSPC

Suncor Energy (SU) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Suncor Energy (SU) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Suncor Energy (SU) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Suncor Energy (SU) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SU	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	61.76%	32.08%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	31.81%	14.39%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	25.49%	15.43%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

GSPC

Suncor Energy (SU) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Suncor Energy (SU) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Suncor Energy (SU) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SU	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	29.23%	41.29%
Beta (5Y)	0.26	0.66
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-36.58%	-52.09%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. SU is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Suncor Energy (SU) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SU	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	1.97	0.67
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	2.79	1.01

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Suncor Energy (SU) posts ROE of 23.46%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

SU

Energy industry group

23.46%

Group distribution

Max: 53.85%
Q3: 24.79%
SU: 23.46%
Median: 12.85%
Q1: 2.03%
Min: -29.09%

Largest peers

PBR: 30.27%
SU: 23.46%
TTE: 17.83%
COP: 17.66%
SHEL: 17.43%
XOM: 15.53%
CVX: 13.85%

Where Suncor Energy (SU) stands on ROE within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Suncor Energy (SU) keeps 17.68% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

SU

Energy industry group

17.68%

Group distribution

Max: 56.92%
Q3: 22.92%
SU: 17.68%
Median: 10.10%
Q1: 0.07%
Min: -27.38%

Largest peers

PBR: 24.32%
SU: 17.68%
COP: 16.76%
CVX: 11.92%
XOM: 10.46%
TTE: 10.46%
SHEL: 10.18%

Where Suncor Energy (SU) stands on net margin within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Suncor Energy (SU) turns 26.33% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

SU

Energy industry group

26.33%

Group distribution

Max: 71.31%
Q3: 33.75%
SU: 26.33%
Median: 18.73%
Q1: 6.94%
Min: -24.52%

Largest peers

PBR: 44.68%
COP: 30.05%
SU: 26.33%
TTE: 24.51%
SHEL: 18.76%
CVX: 17.89%
XOM: 16.98%

Where Suncor Energy (SU) stands on operating margin within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Suncor Energy (SU) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SU	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	23.46%	12.85%
ROA (TTM)	10.11%	5.49%
Net Margin (TTM)	17.68%	10.10%
Operating Margin (TTM)	26.33%	18.73%
Gross Margin (TTM)	60.55%	44.52%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Suncor Energy (SU) grew revenue -4.56%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Suncor Energy (SU): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Energy industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Suncor Energy (SU) grew earnings per share 2.75%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Suncor Energy (SU): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Energy industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Suncor Energy (SU) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SU	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	-4.56%	0.51%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	-5.92%	0.37%
EPS Growth (YoY)	2.75%	-11.75%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-9.44%	-12.07%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Suncor Energy (SU) has current ratio of 1.71, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

SU

Energy industry group

1.71

Group distribution

Max: 3.64
Q3: 2.21
SU: 1.71
Median: 1.41
Q1: 0.88
Min: 0.24

Largest peers

SU: 1.71
COP: 1.52
SHEL: 1.38
CVX: 1.34
XOM: 1.19
TTE: 1.11
PBR: 0.85

Where Suncor Energy (SU) stands on current ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Suncor Energy (SU) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.

SU

Energy industry group

0.29

Group distribution

Max: 1.75
Q3: 0.93
Median: 0.54
Q1: 0.30
SU: 0.29
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

PBR: 0.76
TTE: 0.46
SHEL: 0.38
COP: 0.35
SU: 0.29
CVX: 0.17
XOM: 0.13

Where Suncor Energy (SU) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Suncor Energy (SU) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SU	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.71	1.41
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.29	0.54
Net Debt / EBITDA	0.28	1.13

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Suncor Energy (SU) has dividend yield of 3.48%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.

SU

Energy industry group

3.48%

Group distribution

Max: 8.57%
Q3: 3.58%
SU: 3.48%
Median: 1.71%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

PBR: 19.51%
TTE: 4.58%
SU: 3.48%
CVX: 3.31%
XOM: 2.49%
COP: 2.48%
SHEL: 1.54%

Where Suncor Energy (SU) stands on dividend yield within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Suncor Energy (SU) has payout ratio of 25.50%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.

SU

Energy industry group

25.50%

Group distribution

Max: 133.24%
Q3: 53.31%
SU: 25.50%
Median: 25.24%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

CVX: 51.76%
XOM: 42.39%
TTE: 39.93%
COP: 35.41%
PBR: 28.93%
SHEL: 26.24%
SU: 25.50%

Where Suncor Energy (SU) stands on payout ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Suncor Energy (SU) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SU	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	3.48%	1.71%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	25.50%	25.24%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Suncor Energy (SU) trades at P/E ratio of 10.14, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

SU

Energy industry group

10.14

Group distribution

Max: 39.54
Q3: 21.72
Median: 12.19
SU: 10.14
Q1: 7.71
Min: 2.99

Largest peers

XOM: 17.06
CVX: 15.61
COP: 14.36
SU: 10.14
TTE: 8.76
SHEL: 8.60
PBR: 4.68

Where Suncor Energy (SU) stands on P/E ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Suncor Energy (SU) trades at 1.26 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

SU

Energy industry group

1.26

Group distribution

Max: 5.40
Q3: 2.85
Median: 1.69
SU: 1.26
Q1: 0.88
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

COP: 2.34
CVX: 1.83
XOM: 1.74
SU: 1.26
TTE: 0.90
SHEL: 0.87
PBR: 0.22

Where Suncor Energy (SU) stands on P/S ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Suncor Energy (SU) trades at 2.25 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

SU

Energy industry group

2.25

Group distribution

Max: 4.21
Q3: 2.38
SU: 2.25
Median: 1.51
Q1: 1.08
Min: 0.01

Largest peers

XOM: 2.55
COP: 2.44
SU: 2.25
CVX: 2.13
TTE: 1.46
SHEL: 1.43
PBR: 1.25

Where Suncor Energy (SU) stands on P/B ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Suncor Energy (SU) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SU	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	10.14	12.19
P/S Ratio (TTM)	1.26	1.69
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	2.25	1.51
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	15.33%	5.94%